The Regional Referee Upgrading Program is designed for District Referees 18 & older who are seeking promotion to the Regional List of Referees in Ontario.
At the completion of the 2009 outdoor soccer season, 49 referees from across Ontario were upgraded to Regional Referee status.
The Provincial Referee Upgrading Program is designed for Regional Referees who are seeking promotion to the Provincial List of Referees in Ontario.
At the completion of the 2009 outdoor soccer season, 25 referees from across Ontario,were upgraded to Provincial Referee status.
Both upgrading programs include passing a required fitness test, assessments, a laws-of-the-game exam and a two-day education session.
Congratulations are in order for the referees who fulfilled these requirements in 2009 and were rewarded with an upgraded status.
Referees interested in any of the OSA Referee Upgrading Programs will find additional information at following links:
OSA Regional Referee Upgrade Program
OSA Provincial Referee Upgrade Program
Reported by Lyndon Hooper, OSA Technical Coordinator (Referee Development)